Sounders FC 2 vs. Portland Timbers 2 game notes for the 2018 USL season opener are now available via the following link: http://sndrs.com/bgqj4.
Sounders FC 2 begins its first campaign in Tacoma on Friday evening with a Cascadia clash against Portland Timbers 2 at 7:00 p.m. PT. Under the direction of new Head Coach John Hutchinson, S2’s 34-match regular season begins under the lights of Cheney Stadium, in a new chapter for the Rave Green’s USL side. Friday’s match is being live-streamed on the USL YouTube Channel, featuring Andrew Harvey, James Riley and Dave Clark on the call.
2018 PLAYER LOANS
Ahead of tonight’s match, the club announces that MLS has entered into 2018 Standard USL Loan Agreements with goalkeeper Calle Brown and defender Tony Alfaro. These agreements contain a right of recall for MLS, which enables each player to play for a USL club and a MLS club throughout the duration of the loan period (through the end of 2018), subject to MLS roster compliance guidelines.
Additionally, the following Sounders FC Academy players have agreed to amateur deals with S2 and are eligible for selection by Head Coach John Hutchinson: Khai Brisco, Cameron Martin, Dylan Teves, RJ Stretch, Blake Malone, Peter Kingston, Marlon Vargas, Jake Morris, Sam Fowler and Jacob Castro.
In November of 2017, Seattle Sounders FC and the Tacoma Rainiers announced that beginning in 2018, Sounders FC 2’s previously-announced transition to Tacoma is accelerating, allowing S2 to play its home matches at Cheney Stadium while progress continues toward a new soccer-specific facility. The two clubs previously reached a historic agreement to build a 5,000-seat facility in Central Tacoma on the footprint of Cheney Stadium. While that process moves forward, South Sound soccer fans are now able to see their USL side play in Tacoma several seasons ahead of schedule.
CREDENTIAL & PARKING INFORMATION
Working members of the press that applied for accreditation to tonight’s S2 match and have been approved may claim their matchday credentials at Cheney Stadium’s media will call, located at the main box office window on the facility’s south side. Credentials may be claimed throughout the day on Friday. Media members still seeking access to tonight’s match may do so by contacting Brett Gleason [bgleason@WeRTacoma.com] or Alex Caulfield [AlexC@SoundersFC.com]. Press box seating is limited and RSVPs are requested to accommodate demand.
Media parking arrangements can also be made by emailing Brett Gleason, with all inquiries being considered on a first-come first-served basis.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Live Stream: USL YouTube Channel
Talent: Andrew Harvey, James Riley and Dave Clark
S2 MEDIA DAY RESOURCES
Sounders FC 2 held its 2018 Club Media Day on Wednesday at Cheney Stadium. See below for a variety of assets for media use.
Player and Coach Interviews:http://sndrs.com/ka9dv
Training B-Roll:http://sndrs.com/pfwyq
Logo Sets:http://sndrs.com/awyes
ADDITIONAL MEDIA RESOURCES
A variety of media resources - including player and coach interviews, archived press releases, photos for editorial use, game guides, credential request forms and more - can be found via SoundersFC.com/Media.
